Resuming at 76-4 Monday, Pakistan lost both overnight batters without adding to the total, as Kevin Sinclair (3-61) had Saud Shakeel caught in the slips off the third ball of the morning and Warrican clean bowled nightwatchman Kashif Ali in the next over
After securing a slender nine runs first innings lead, the West Indies delivered a much-improved performance in their second outing, posting 244 all-out in two sessions
After India fell behind by 103 runs, it was no surprise that they opened with spin from both ends. However, New Zealand maintained a positive batting approach, taking singles to keep the scoreboard ticking, effectively using their footwork, and capitalizing on any opportunities for boundaries.
The day after Washington Sundar dismantled New Zealand, Santner took center stage, tormenting the Indian batters with a masterful display of pace variation, line and length, flight, and dip. Bowling tirelessly from the commentary box end, he claimed his maiden five-wicket haul in Tests.
Sundar, who joined India's squad for the remainder of the series on Sunday as a replacement for Kuldeep Yadav, quickly showcased his skills in the game. He claimed his first wicket of the day by dismissing last match's centurion Rachin Ravindra (65), breaking the fourth-wicket partnership with Daryl Mitchell before demonstrating his exceptional spin bowling.
Resuming at 92/2 after lunch, Devon Conway reached his fifty with a sharp cover drive off Jasprit Bumrah. He then took advantage of Bumrah's wide deliveries, punching off the back foot and using a late bat angle to hit consecutive boundaries.
Sunday's game was canceled due to overnight drizzle that left soggy patches on the field. Although it hadn't rained since the morning, and all covers were removed by 9:30 am, wet spots—particularly near the bowlers' run-up—remained undried.
